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Ayurveda

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Comprehensive system that places equal emphasis on the body, mind and spirit, and it strives to restore the innate harmony of the individual
It is not only about treating sickness - it is based on preventing disease and enhancing health, longevity, vitality and happiness. Introduction to Ayurveda

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History Of Ayurveda Ayurveda originated in India 5000 years back. However, an accurate dating is uncertain
Significant medical content can be found in Rig-Veda (presumed origin c. 1500 BC)
Early writings on perishable bhojpatra
According to Hindu Mythology: Bramhadev. It is thought to be passed to Ashwin to Indra nd Daksha Prajapati.

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Examples of Elements EffectingHuman Physiology :

Examples of Elements EffectingHuman Physiology Space: In the human body, many spaces are aspects of the Space element. The spaces in the mouth, nose, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, abdomen, thorax, capillaries, and tissues are all examples of Space.

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Examples of Elements EffectingHuman Physiology Air: Air is the element of movement. All movements involve Air as an element. Any time there is motion, it means Air is present. The nature of the elements themselves determine the nature of physiology. Within the human body, Air is present in the pulsations of the heart and the expansion and contraction of the lungs. Movements of the nervous system are also governed by the Air principle.

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Fire: The source of Fire and light in the solar system is the sun. In the human body, the source of Fire is metabolism. Fire works in the digestive system as well as in the gray matter of the brain, where Fire manifests as intelligence. Fire also activates the retina to perceive light. Therefore, body temperature, digestion, thinking processes, and vision are all functions of the bodily Fire. All metabolism and enzyme systems are controlled by this element. Examples of Elements EffectingHuman Physiology

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Water: It manifests in the body as the secretions of digestive juices, in the mucous membranes and in plasma and cytoplasm. Water is vital for the functioning of all the systems of the body. For example, dehydration resulting from diarrhea and vomiting must be treated immediately to protect the patient’s life. Examples of Elements EffectingHuman Physiology

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Earth: the fifth element, is also present in the microcosm of the human being. Life is possible on this planet because the Earth holds all living and non-living substances to its solid surface. In the body, all solid structures are derived from Earth. Examples of Elements EffectingHuman Physiology

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Four components of Life 3. MANN (MIND): Supreme Indriy that
controls all ten Indriy
Has three abstract qualities-
‘Satv’, ‘Raj’ and ‘Tam’

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4. ATMA (SOUL /SELF) :
Param Atma- Supreme, immortal, pure has only satva, free of happiness or sorrow.
Jiv Atma- resides in living body attached to Raj and Tam, witness every function & emotion throughout the life. Four components of Life

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AYURVEDA
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OTHER MEDICINAL SYSTEM

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Ayurveda heals by activating the natural inherent curative force of the body
It believes in complete cure and not only control of signs and symptoms
It gives more stress on why is the problem rather than what is the problem
Being natural, it is free from side effects, rather side benefits are there
It believes not only in restoration of the static balance but also the Dynamic balance
It is a holistic system of medicine and does not have segregated approach, as it cures the patient as a whole and not the disease only SALIENT FEATURES OF AYURVEDA

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Chinese medicine and Ayurveda It is arround 2000 years old
Similarities – because of exchange of ideas via Buddhism and trade.
Includes several branches like: Accupuncture